Description
CAVALEX MODELS RRCM-56135-TG CLASS 56 - 56135 - in Triple Grey Livery 'Port of Tyne Authority' OO Gauge DCC READY
Rainbow Railways Numbered to 56135
Named - Port of Tyne Authority
Part of the Rainbow Railways bespoke range.
PRODUCT CODE: RRCM-56135-TG
Features of Cavalex triple grey Livery Class 56:
- Coal Sub-sector livery
- Era: 1989 - 1997
- Distinctive fabricated cab shape
- Cutaway buffer beam
- Diamond mesh side grilles, cantrail grilles and roof grille
- Steel cab and cab side window frames
- Additional air conditioning vent on the second man’s side
- Etched “Port of Tyne Authority” name plates
The locomotive will incorporate the following features:
● A wealth of separately fitted parts, including bogies which aren’t just one piece
mouldings to allow for proper detail relief
● Photo etched grilles throughout the model
● All wheel pick up
● Alloy chassis to allow the locomotive to pull prototypical wagon rakes
● 5 pole motor with twin flywheels, geared for prototypical running speeds with superb
slow speed control
● 21 pin DCC interface, with easy DCC fitting provision
● DCC sound and stay alive options (Further news to follow)
● Provision for Speaker in the chassis as standard
● Drop in EM/P4 wheelset packs available to order separately to coincide with the
release of the model (Further news to follow)
● Separately motor operated roof fans via a function output on DCC, or when moving
on DC
● Etched name plates supplied if applicable
The Cavalex 56 has been designed completely from scratch, based on original works
drawings from both Electroputere and BREL. We have incorporated numerous innovations
into the model which we’re looking forward to showcasing. Whilst the 56 has been released
by other manufacturers in the past, it was an obvious choice for us given the prototype ran
with all of our released and forthcoming wagons, and being 56 fans, we wanted to capture
the distinct differences between the four main versions of the ‘Grid’. We have deliberately
chosen prototypes that don’t conflict with existing models of the class, whilst also releasing
liveries never seen in 4mm scale. This extends to liveries not seen on certain versions; for
example Red Stripe Railfreight on a Romanian built Class 56.
The Cavalex 56 will be produced to the same high standard of finish as the highly regarded
PGA and BBA/BLA wagons, incorporating similar levels of detail and innovation.
